Tip Tuesday: Don't Give Up

If something is important to you, don't give up on it. Don't let someone talk you out of what is right for you, tell you it can't be done, or that the path is too long or hard to get there. In 1954, Sir Roger Bannister broke 4 minutes when running the mile, a feat that, until then, had never been accomplished. Within a few months of him breaking this record, several others also ran a mile under 4 minutes.  If you ask any runner, why all of a sudden several runners were also able to accomplish this feat, the majority of them will say that 4 minutes was a mental road block. Once others knew that it could be done, they had confidence in themselves and were able to far surpass even this goal. The current record for one mile is 3:43.

Tip Tuesday: Still eat your Greens

Experiment with some of these greens to give you some great nutritional beneftis:
Collard Greens: Very high in fiber. Eat them with ham or pork. Try raw with a favorite sharp cheese
Spinach: Antinflamatory and high in flavonioids. Can pair with almost anything
Boy Choy: High in Vitamin C and antioxidants. Put in almost any soup, salad or slaw
Mustard Greens: Very strong flavor. Add to meats or sauces in which you would use vinegar, mustard, or horseraddish
Beet Greens: High in Potassium. Good for salads, or pair with cheese, brussel sporuts, and beets.
Swiss Chard: High nutritional value like spinach and Kate. Use in pastas or smoothies
Arugula: High in fiber and potassium. Add to a salad, omlet, or mix with Parmesan cheese

Fertility Friday: Be Spontaneous

When planning for a baby, we can sometimes lose some of the spontaneity of life. Take a step back and plan to be spontaneous, especially when it comes to romance. Don't fight it if the mood strikes, even if its just playful and fun.